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Useful thinking

Resources for thoughtful organisations.

Original, practical guidance to help organisations communicate clearly, learn responsibly and protect the dignity of the people they support.

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Communicating need without losing dignity

A strong funding case can be honest about difficulty while still respecting the people and communities at the centre of the work.

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02 / Practical resource

Planning useful outcomes

Outcomes are most helpful when they describe a plausible change, fit the scale of the work and support learning rather than performance theatre.

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03 / Practical resource

Responsible storytelling

Stories can make charitable work understandable, but they should never trade away safety, privacy or dignity for impact.

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